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IMPORTANT CHANGES FROM 1ST OCTOBER 2018 (Care navigation)

Care navigation is being implemented by the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) on the 1st October 2018. In order for us to direct you to the correct service our specially trained receptionists (who know about many services that do not need a GP appointment) will need to ask you a little about the problem you are calling with. Of course you do not need to tell us about your problem, BUT it will help us to direct you to the correct service and potentially save you time by avoiding multiple appointments and wait times. If you would like to discuss your condition privately please inform the receptionist. Please be patient with the receptionists as this is a new service. Thank you

FLU CLINICS will be held from 8.45 - 12.45 on the following Saturdays -

27th October (We request patients over the age of 65 DO NOT attend this session. The flu vaccine Trivalent, for the over 65's is not due to be delivered until Tuesday 30th October. Delivery dates are unfortunately out of our control and are set by the suppliers).

3rd November

10th November

Only flu's will be dealt with on these dates, prescriptions will not be handed out.

TELEPHONE SYSTEM

On Tuesday 23rd October the surgery had a new telephone system installed and this is causing us a few 'teething problems' which we know are very frustrating for our patients. We would appreciate your patience in this matter as it is out of our control. KComm and BT are looking into these issues and will hopefully resolve them shortly.

You can book and cancel appointments online by obtaining a username and password from reception. Please remember to bring two forms of identification with you.

Friends and Family Test - please complete the survey under the 'Have your say' section. We had 1 Extremely Likely reply for last month with no other sections. Paper versions available at the reception desk in the surgery.

Car park - The car park is owned by the landlord and therefore out of our control. It is used by three separate organisations and each is independent of the other therefore there is very limited parking. There is alternative paid parking on Norwood, North Bar Within or Saturday Market. Patients wishing to use the car park to attend an appointment are requested to give plenty of time to park as a space may not become available for some time.

Job Vacancies

Manor road surgery, Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire have a vacancy for a part time pharmacist fixed term 1 year contract (with view to extend)– initially 7 hours per week.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our 13,000 patient practice in the Historic and beautiful market town of Beverley. We are a 9 partner practice supported by a highly experienced, dedicated team comprising both practice and finance managers, nurses, health care assistants and administrative staff. We operate from a new purpose built building with excellent facilities, which we share with other community services including dental. We are a high achieving and clinically focused practice looking to recruit a clinical pharmacist to join our team. Initially part time, however we anticipate the role to develop to become a fully integrated member of the clinical team.

Briefly we anticipate the role to include:

Directly triage, consult with and treat patients with minor ailments (as part of the active signposting scheme)

Dealing with acute patient medication queries and requests for medication

Work closely with GP partners and provide prescribing advice.

Perform medication reviews / dispensing reviews particularly for care home residents, people with polypharmacy and older people with frailty.